Wellington Region
Upper Hutt blaze under control
A large scrub fire on the outskirts of Upper Hutt is mostly contained and fire appliances are leaving the site.
Woman refused tests for drink spiking
A woman was treated with contempt when she asked Wellington Hospital for help after suspecting her drink had been spiked, she says.
Woman refused testing after suspected drink spiking
A woman says she was treated with contempt when she asked Wellington hospital for help after suspecting her drink had been spiked. Audio
Does NZ need Tokyo's sushi police?
Japan's proposed international certification for sushi is being welcomed by some makers, and eaters, in New Zealand.
Police investigate death of woman in Wellington house
Police in Wellington are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in the suburb of Newtown. The police had gone to a property in Constable Street, Newtown to check on...
Wellington's mayoral race is heating up
A Wellington mayoral candidate says she's prepared to rip out a brand new cycleway if that's what the public want. Audio
Concerns over Shelly Bay voting process
Having a Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust employee handling votes on whether to sell a key asset in Wellington is not a good look, some iwi members say. Audio
Behaviour of teens in crash 'not typical' say police
The behaviour of four teenagers who stole a car which then crashed in Masterton, killing two boys, is unusual for the area, say police.
Beach Babylon Cafe Fire - Simon Holtham
A large fire has ripped through a popular Wellington cafe this morning. Simon Holtham is one of the owners of the Beach Babylon Cafe in Oriental Bay. Audio
Wellington Sevens wraps up but future up in air
A last second try for the New Zealand Sevens team last night might've provided for a thrilling finish, but the event failed to fire for Wellington. Audio
SBW sets up crucial win in Wellington Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens have beaten South Africa 19-14 to win their pool at the Wellington Sevens, with Sonny Bill Williams going from zero to hero.
Art Crime with Arthur Tompkins: The Night Watch
District Court Judge, and member of Interpol's DNA Monitoring Expert Group, with a special interest in crimes involving artistic masterpieces. He discusses the history of the 1642 painting, The Night… Audio
'Light' earthquake rattles Wellington
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has hit 30km south-west of Wellington at a depth of 50km. The earthquake, at 3.20pm, was felt by residents in the capital's CBD. GeoNet's website described...
Events Man Martin Wilson
At University, Martin Wilson studied politics, international relations, anthropology, psychology, geography, development studies, environmental studies, public policy, commercial law, and economics… Audio, Gallery
Tickets sales at sixes and Sevens
The number of tickets sold for this weekend's Wellington Sevens tournament is well below expectations, organisers say.
Weather in favour of Wellington Sevens weekend
Wellington Sevens organisers are hoping a mainly fine weather forecast for this weekend will help boost last-minute ticket sales. Audio
Terry the piglet becomes facebook sensation
Carolyn Press-Mckenzie from Helping You Helping Animals is the current owner of Terry, a Captain Cook pig. He was rescued from the side of the road after his mother was killed. Video, Audio
Extra Shelly Bay hui to be held
Strong interest in the proposed sale of iwi land at Wellington's Shelly Bay has led to more consultation hui nationwide. Taranaki Whanui tribal members are expected to attend tonight's meeting...
Helping hand for Syrian refugees
The imminent arrival of Syrian refugees to the capital is spurring Wellingtonians to volunteer their support and share skills.
Suicide prompts review of prison curtains
A Rimutaka Prison inmate's suicide has sparked a review of the use of curtains outside segregation cells.
